[BaseCamp] GPS Not Following Computer Route

[John O. Cooper]

Yes, but if it were a snake you would not have been looking for it.  :)



John Cooper

On Fri, Mar 24, 2017 at 10:34 AM, Carroll <carrollwalker at cox.net> wrote:

> Thanks John, I thought there was an option like that but didn't know where.
> I looked several places but didn't fine it.  If it was a snake, it would
> have bit me.....!
> I checked how I had it set and I must have activated it earlier.  If I
> remember correctly, I had the problem solved and everything was working
> great but the problem came back.  I believe it is a combination of
> avoidances and recalculating the routes.....maybe!
>
> Carroll
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Basecamp [mailto:basecamp-bounces at micapeak.com] On Behalf Of
> > John O. Cooper
> > Sent: Friday, March 24, 2017 5:03 AM
> > To: BaseCamp
> > Subject: Re: [BaseCamp] GPS Not Following Computer Route
> >
> > There is a check box in Baseecamp Edit/Options/Device Transfer
> >
> > https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3fND6XvVgpbWmk2U3dsdTBkNkk/view?u
> > sp=sharing
> >
> > Supposed to force device to follow Basecamp route - sort of works, not
> 100%
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > John Cooper
> >
> > On Thu, Mar 23, 2017 at 3:33 PM, Carroll <carrollwalker at cox.net> wrote:
> >
> > > OK, I admit I did not take notes the day this was discussed, I thought
> > > I understood...but I don't.
> > >
> > > I can build a route in my computer using the latest City Nav Map Set
> > > in the computer and my Zumo 660.  Then I can upload the route from the
> > > computer to the Zumo 660.  I can check the route on the Zumo 660 and
> > > it follows the computer route as designed.  I can check it at all the
> > > critical areas and the Zumo 660 shows that it follows the route in the
> > computer.
> > >
> > > Now I can install the GPS in the car or bike and run the route and at
> > > certain places it will deviate from the original computer route and
> > > the original route that was in the Zumo 660 before I left home.
> > >
> > > The GPS seems to change the route after I start using it.  I haven't
> > > tried to simulate riding the route to determine if it will follow the
> > > route or deviate at critical points on the route due to the time it
> > > would take due to the length of the route.1055 miles.
> > >
> > > When I simulate riding the route in the Zumo 660, can the speed be
> > > increased like BaseCamp does in the computer?
> > >
> > > I seem to remember someone pointing out a way to make the GPS follow
> > > the route in the computer but I can't remember how it was done. If
> > > someone has a suggestion or a way to solve this problem assuming it
> > > can be solved or corrected, please let me know..I am listening!!
> > >
> > > If I left out any critical information, please let me know.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Carroll
> > >
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